Cape Tribulation Accommodation / Daintree Accommodation - B&B / Bed and Breakfast in the Daintree Rainforest National Park

Cape Tribulation offers great scuba diving
See the Great Barrier Reef with Rum Runner!

The Great Barrier Reef is closer to the coast at Cape Tribulation than anywhere else in Queensland and the Rum Runner can take you out there in less than an hour for scuba diving and snorkeling!

Rum Runner leaving Cape Tribulation for a day of snorkeling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Scuba diving from Cape Tribulation off the Daintree Coast is a must do. Above you see the Rum Runner dpearting for a great day of snorkelling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a comfortable sailing catamaran that carries only 44 passengers and can take you from Cape Tribulation to the Great Barrier Reef in less than an hour for a magic day of snorkeling and/or scubadiving.

Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef topped the list when early 2004 a survey was held in the UK and people were asked for their 'five things to do before you die'.
A visit to Cape Tribulation would just simply not be complete without a trip to this amazing eco system. While many (often pretty large) boats run out of Cairns and Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation has only two small operators, ensuring a great day and pristine coral.

Out on the reef you will see lots of brightly colored fish and corals, sting rays, giant clams, sea turtles, and even some harmless small reef sharks. Some days whales are spotted too that pass through the area on their way to breeding grounds.
Rum Runner's crew will give you informative talks to help you understand and appreciate this eco system even more. Dependent on weather conditions and tides this trip will go to either Undine Reef or Mackay Reef.

Never dived before? Never mind, you can still dive here. This is called an intro-dive and a qualified instructor will equip you, give you all instructions needed and stay with you throughout the dive. An experience not to be missed.

Prices are $130.- adult*, children 3-14 years $90.-* , infants free, one intro dive or two certified dives an extra $70.-* They offer a family deal of $330.- too.
There is a $10.- environmental levy for protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef payable on board. Included are; morningtea, afternoon tea, a tropical buffet lunch, informative talks on marine life, snorkel gear, and pick-up and return by bus to Rainforest Hideaway. Other things like underwater cameras, chocolate bars, soft drinks, beer, hats, T-shirts etc. are available for sale on board. Wetsuits are included in the price and prescription masks are available for hire.
The Rum Runner bus will pick you up from Rainforest Hideaway around 07.50 in the morning and take you to Cape Tribulation Beach where a small tender will take you to the boat. The same bus will return you to Rainforest Hideaway around 16.30 in the afternoon.
If you are a vegetarian, breatharian, or have any other dietary requirements please inform at the time of booking your reeftrip as this will be catered for.

From Cape Tribulation there are only day trips, if you'd like to spend several days on a liveaboard boat you'll need to do this from Cairns, to book reeftrips or scuba diving courses (or any other tours) in Cairns click here.

This popular trip is often booked out in the busy seasons, you might like to book this in advance to avoid disappointment. Your host Rob will be happy to make arangements for you, this way you can book your accommodation and reef trip all at the same time and only need to send your deposit or credit card details once. If you have already booked your accommodation at Rainforest Hideaway you can at any time later easily book this trip and it will not be necessary to re-send your credit card details. (There is no extra booking fee, you pay exactly the same as when you'd go to the operator directly).

To book online click here to go to our booking form,
or to ask any other details on the trip send an email
or phone 07-40980108

Divers with Medical Conditions

Australian Scuba Diving Standards require that all certified divers are medically fit to dive. Certain medical conditions may exclude you from diving, for example; Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Heart, Lung or Blood Disorders of any kind. If you are taking any medication (with the exception of the contraceptive pill) you may also be excluded from diving.

If you suffer from a medical condition or are taking medication, a fully completed Medical Form (A.S. 4005.1) is to be completed by a Medical Practitioner with knowledge of diving medicine, prior to your arrival at Cape Tribulation. This form must be presented before you will be able to participate in any form of diving.

 

Reefteach

Spending some time in Cairns before coming up to Cape Tribulation? For an interesting and educating experience in the evening visit Reefteach on 14 Spence St. in the city, Tel/Fax: (07) 4031 7794 . Reef Teach presents a highly informative and entertaining presentation about the Great Barrier Reef. Presented by a Marine Biologist, Dive Instructor & Educationalist, it is the best way to learn about this complex ecosystem. This way you will know what you're looking at when you go on your reef trip from Cape Tribulation.